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Hi guys

Long story short. I started at the gym on 19th Jan 2010 and so far have lost 1st 5lbs since my heaviest, which I'm proud of.

However, a recent event which I'd rather not go into because it was extremely upsetting, has meant that I made the very important (for me) choice of being a vegetarian. Now since I've stopped eating meat I'm taking whey protein to get my daily protein and because I'm working out a LOT. Anyways, I'm not sure where to turn. Has anyone had any experience of seeing a nutritionist to work out a food plan for me.

It wouldn't be so difficult usually, but I can't eat bread or pasta or anything with flour in, because it makes me ill. :exit: Enough said!

So basically I'm struggling, and have had to resort to eating sarnies / bread coz its the only thing that fills me up, and not surprisingly its made me ill. Even a lot of the quorn stuff has wheat/gluten in it. :gag:

One thing I'm sure of is that I'm not going to eat meat again of any sort.

Kind regards

Sarah
 
I don't envy you trying to find stuff you can eat comfortably.

My cousins husband is the same. He eats a lot of potatoes.

Have you tried looking at some of the Coeliac websites? Or am I completely off the mark here. Sorry if that's the case.
 
Loopy said:
I don't envy you trying to find stuff you can eat comfortably.

My cousins husband is the same. He eats a lot of potatoes.

Have you tried looking at some of the Coeliac websites? Or am I completely off the mark here. Sorry if that's the case.
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Bizarre as it may sound I've never thought of that before, simply because I'd been filling myself up with meat.
 
Yeh, was going to suggest a dietician too, you can see them privately (BUPA etc) or on NHS.
Also, instead of quorn you can get some things made with nuts, not sure if that's any help especially as I can't remember what they are, despite eating them loads when i was veggie, sorry
 
Hi Sarah,

I agree with Loopy's thoughts about Coeliac disease. I had problems a few years ago and it took some time to eliminate all potential causes but Coeliacs was something they checked for. Might just be worth mentioning it to your GP. Apologies if you are already aware, but it is pronounced see-lee-acks and is best summarised as wheat intolerance. Very common apparently but i had never heard of it before.

Good luck in getting it sorted.

Best wishes,

Tracey
 
Forget Canon & Nikon go for Panasonic :)

A Breadmaker that is, and make your own gluten free loaves.

A good idea if you have just gone vegetarian is to take a Vitamin & Mineral supplement while you work out a balanced diet.

You say that you are not going to eat meat again but how about fish or seafood? No longer a vegetarian but easier to get protein.
 
Suvv said:
Forget Canon & Nikon go for Panasonic :)

A Breadmaker that is, and make your own gluten free loaves.

A good idea if you have just gone vegetarian is to take a Vitamin & Mineral supplement while you work out a balanced diet.

You say that you are not going to eat meat again but how about fish or seafood? No longer a vegetarian but easier to get protein.
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Firstly thank you everyone for your advice, it is greatly appreciated.

I never thought of a bread maker. :thumbs:

Regarding seafood, hmm...I just think that its a bit strange eating fish meat when its still meat. Just personal feelings is all.
 
My local MP (Jim Murphy) is a vegetarian and every time I see him on the telly he looks so unhealthy I immediately feel the desire to stuff a quarter pounder and cheese down my gub....
 
If you're getting enough calories from foods that aren't over-processed, there's no need to worry about protein deficiency.

For carbs you should be OK with spuds, rice, corn/maize, buckwheat, millet, quinoa.
 
Hello Sarah,

Well done on joining the gym and loosing that excess... I am intolerant to wheat / gluten plus a whole host more foods, but its getting a lot easier to find "Gluten Free foods" (which sometimes still can contain wheat) - as most supermarkets have a section devoted - or its a case of closely reading all the labels.

Gluten Free foods can be a lot more expensive, plus it can be time consuming/hard work to organise yourself and others! So do make sure you are correctly diagnosed, as Coeliac disease is a life-long condition, via your GP/Hospital, as if you embark on a Wheat/Gluten Free diet, and are strict in avoiding all contact, then inadvertently slip up you may get a more severe reaction..... I know I do. If you are diagnosed with coeliac disease, you can get certain staple foods on prescription.

The Panasonic breadmakers are very good -I have gone through all the flour mix kits you can buy to make bread and in my opinion most taste and feel as if you are eating cardboard - the one I finally settled on is made by an Australian company called Orgran - they also make other Wheat / Gluten free products - for me it makes the best most pliable bread and it lasts for a few days. Sainsbury's do a part baked baguette, bit expensive, but handy if you want to make a quick snack.

If you need any more help, please don't hesitate to ask, a good reference point for information on coeliac disease is: Click Here , wheat intolerance is less closely reported.

Eating out can be a challenge, but with a little planning, life can return to normal and avoid you feeling poorly all the time - but do consult with your GP etc for diagnosis before embarking on this route.

Roy
 
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